Labor violations include unsafe working conditions, unfair wages, and exploitation of workers, leading to physical and psychological harm. These violations can cause severe injuries, chronic health issues, and even death to the workers. Furthermore, by undermining fair labor practices, these violations contribute to economic disparities, perpetuating cycles of poverty and social instability.
The Architecture of Dismissal TL;DR After 17 years of service and documented success, Melanie Hood-Wilson, a Black woman, was denied a promotion at the Community College of Baltimore County (CCB). The promotion went to a male colleague who the college’s…
Hub Group’s Geographic Deception TL;DR The Allegation: Transportation giant Hub Group Trucking, Inc. is accused in a class-action lawsuit of systematically violating New Jersey wage laws by illegally deducting fuel, toll, and insurance costs from drivers’ paychecks and refusing to…
TL;DR The Facts: The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) enforces a “JUCO Rule” that counts an athlete’s time at a Junior College against their 4-year eligibility limit for Division I sports. This rule applies even if the player hasn’t played…
The NFL’s War on Disabled Athletes A “Moral Victory” Is Worth Nothing: How the NFL’s Retirement Plan Crushed a Disabled Player in Court TL;DR The Facts: Former NFL player Michael Cloud, suffering from multiple career-ending concussions, sued the league’s retirement…
The Glass Ceiling at Jackson State TL;DR THE FACTS: Dr. Debra Mays Jackson, a highly qualified senior administrator at Jackson State University (JSU) with four degrees, was twice passed over for the university’s presidency. THE MISCONDUCT: The Mississippi Board of…
California Court of Appeal, Fourth District • Case D085440 Green Thumb Produce Fired a Worker for Asking Why He Was Paid Less Than His Peers EvilCorporations.com • Case D085440 / Super. Ct. No. CVRI2101337 • 16 min read TL;DR Manuel…
How Securitas Used Secret Contracts To Bury Workplace Abuse TL;DR Security giant Securitas forced employee Francisco Quilala to sign a pre-dispute arbitration agreement in 2012, a contract designed to strip workers of their right to a public court trial. In…
How Field Effect Security Manufactured a Career Trap TL;DR The Facts: Cybersecurity firm Field Effect Security Inc. recruited Eric Anderson away from a competitor for a senior sales and account lead position. The Misconduct: After Anderson quit his job and…
Wage Theft • Labor Law • Class Action Three Years of Buried Contracts: How Sierra Pacific Industries Tried to Kill a Wage Theft Lawsuit With Its Own Hidden Paperwork A California lumber giant got caught red-handed hiding over 3,000 signed…
A Chair Is an Unreasonable Demand: How Chicken Salad Chick Won the Right to Fire a Disabled Worker TL;DR The Facts: Tawna Bowles, a worker with knee arthritis, was hired by fast-casual chain Chicken Salad Chick. She disclosed her disability…